Fully Accessible

While Magoosh does publish hard-copy GRE guides for those interested, we love that all of the course material is fully available online.

Regardless of the subscription plan you select, you can access all course material with a click from your tablet, computer or smartphone (both iOS and Android).

The flexibility is impressive, allowing you to study from anywhere, at any time.

There are no class meetings to attend, books to read, or DVDs to watch. You can pause and resume the work on your own time, and at your own pace.

Comprehensive Material

The questions and lessons included in the Magoosh GRE Online Prep aren’t limited in scale. Rather, they do a thorough job of covering all GRE topics, including those in the Math, Verbal and AWA sections.

As you work through the material, you’ll cover a wide range of topics. This way, there are no surprises on test day.

Math

Magoosh math lessons are comprehensive, including all of the relevant information you’ll need to learn for the GRE. Each video lessons is approximately three to 20 minutes long, with topics that include:

• General math strategies
• Arithmetic and fractions
• Integer properties
• Percents and ratios
• Algebra, equations, and inequalities
• Powers and roots
• Word problems
• Data interpretation
• Probability
• Counting
• Statistics
• Geometry
• Coordinate geometry

Verbal

The verbal portion of the Magoosh GRE prep course is also thorough, with lessons around the same length as the math portion. These lessons cover the following topics:

• Text completion
• Sentence shifts
• No-shift sentences
• Double blank sentences
• Triple blank sentences
• Sentence equivalence
• Vocabulary
• Reading comprehension
• Paragraph argument

Writing

The AWA portion of the GRE can be difficult to study for, but Magoosh prepares students by explaining how this section is laid out and what to expect. Lesson topics include:

• AWA basics (essay organization, writing tips, time management)
• Issue tasks
• Argument tasks

It’s worth setting aside the time to go through all of these sections, even as a refresher. They’re designed to cover everything you might encounter on the GRE and make excellent study resources.

Taught by Real GRE Experts

The posted video lessons are taught by real GRE experts who are well-versed in the industry. As soon as you log into your dashboard, you’ll see suggested videos based on your progress.

As a result, you can rest assured that you’re on track and studying the material you’re prepared to tackle. As you work your way through the material, the lessons will become incrementally more advanced.

Practice Questions and Score Predictions

Another great benefit of the Magoosh GRE Prep course is access to more than 1,000 practice questions.

Course instructors use advanced metrics to ensure that these questions are as difficult and closely matched to the real GRE as possible. The practice questions are also ranked by difficulty so you can master the basics first before progressing toward your target score.

In addition, you can also use the integrated Score Predictor to work toward your goals.

Visible on your dashboard, this predictor is generated after you’ve answered at least 50 practice questions in each section (math, verbal, writing). Covering a five-point range, this predictor gives you an idea of where your strong points are and which topics you need to revisit. You can also see your average pace per question compared with others’.

Magoosh advertises that the Score Predictor is more accurate than GRE raw score conversion or AWA rubrics. However, to get the most out of this tool, it’s best to take multiple practice tests rather than forecasting the future after just one.

Helpful Peer Comparisons

Especially with such a broad test as the GRE, it can be difficult to know where to focus your efforts. That’s why we appreciate the peer-to-peer comparisons that appear on the Magoosh dashboard.

With these, students can see where their progress falls compared to other students who are also taking the Magoosh course.

Seeing this data in a simple format allows you to better understand your personal abilities. It also highlights areas that need a little more review, so you know which topics to target.

Video Question Explanations

It can be frustrating to find that you got a practice question wrong. It’s even more maddening when you can’t figure out why.

Although there are more than 1,200 practice questions offered through Magoosh, the creators took the time to make a short video explanation for every single one. This makes it easy to know where you went astray and how to correct it.

Flexible Study Schedules

Magoosh knows that every student will approach this material with their own timeline and goals. To help you stay motivated on track, there are customizable study schedules and checklists available. These study plans are designed around the following timelines:

• One week
• One month
• Two to three months
• Three months
• 90-days
• Six months

Depending on how much time you have before you take the GRE, you can select the plan closest to your deadline and work from there!

The best part? These plans are available for free, even if you don’t pay for a student subscription plan! You can click here to access them on the Magoosh website.

While the study plans do reference some material only available through a premium subscription, they also encourage students to take advantage of the free GRE prep help (like these flashcards) available on their website and blog.

Affordability

Taking the GRE can be expensive enough on its own. You need access to practice material that’s easy on your wallet. This is one of the biggest benefits of the Magoosh GRE Review.

The six-month premium subscription plan is available for only $179, while the one-month premium plan costs $149. In addition, the organization routinely runs discounts and promo codes to make the material even more cost-effective.

Limited Practice Tests

As mentioned, both plans allow you to access up to three practice tests.

While these are beneficial, a few more would be ideal, as most GRE practice courses generate between six to eight practice tests.

However, Magoosh does allow students to create their own practice tests from their lists of incorrect practice questions. This targeted approach directly addresses specific problem areas, making it a helpful feature.

Self-Guided

When you subscribe to a plan, you have around-the-clock access to expert support if you have any questions or need clarification. Yet, the material itself is entirely self-guided.

That means you’re the one working through the material, answering the practice questions and navigating your dashboard. You’re also responsible for your own motivation.

If you learn best by observation or require reminders to stay on task, a more direct study approach might be better suited for your needs.

Is everyone eligible for Magoosh’s five-point guarantee?

One of the most exciting components of the Magoosh Online GRE Prep is the coveted five-point guarantee. If you do not see a five-point improvement over your last GRE score after completing the Magoosh materials, you can receive your money back in full.

While such an assurance is promising, there are a few qualifications you’ll need to meet to be eligible for the refund. The requirements include:

• You must have taken the GRE exam before studying with Magoosh.
• Your GRE score must be valid and fewer than five years old.
• You must email Magoosh a copy of your “Before” report upon subscription sign-up.

Note that if you haven’t taken the course before, you can still access all the material, but the five-point guarantee will not apply.